Dr. Kim, you've made a huge difference in my kid's life.
Two years ago, in 1st grade, my child was reading far behind grade level - at a reading level B or C. Reading exhausted him, caused headaches, and was barely possible.
Two weeks ago, he startled us by bringing home The Penderwicks from the library. It's a level Q chapter book - appropriate for grades 3-7 and well above his "just right" reading level. It's a serious challenge for him. He's been reading it out loud to us, and it's slow going and he struggles. He's been so proud to do it though. He's so proud that he insisted on writing thank you notes to each of you, with a picture of him reading it, so you can see how far he's come. If you haven't gotten yours yet, watch for it: it's on the way.
It's been such slow going, reading this book, that he hadn't finished the first chapter by the time it was due back at the library. Yesterday, he came home from school and proudly announced that he's renewed it and meant to keep going. The patience he's showing astounds us and we're just grateful that somehow he was born that way. The confidence he's showing is due to you.
You sat in IEP meetings. They made a difference. You identified his challenges. It helped us seek out solutions. You supported his hard work to adjust his crazy vision. Now his eye work more like normal eyes. You were patient. You encouraged him. Now he can read.
You've changed his life, and ours, for the better. Drastically. Thank you.
- GV
As a cautious and scaredy cat pint size adult, I never imagined a concussion could happen to me. In a split second my life was on hold. I couldn't drive (or even be a passenger), couldn't handle working as an RN, and couldn't go out anything with bright fluorescent lights (which by the way is everywhere). I couldn't read or do anything that was once a normal part of life, like going outside to grab the mail. My MD sent me to physical therapy but nothing was getting better. I still enclosed myself in a dark/dim room for weeks at a time which lead to emotional anger/depression. After six month of feeling hopeless, I met an angel named Dr. Susan Kim. I started seeing her since January 2019 and started seeing improvements in weeks (with hard work!). There is nothing too small or too big for Dr. Kim and she will work with you (with the bonus of being your personal cheerleader and supporter). I am now driving, working (short hours), and reading/writing! I am slowly getting my life back!! Thank you Visualeyes Optometry!!
- AY
I underestimated the impact that vision therapy would have on my son. I expected him to be able to read smoother (out loud), to be able to read for longer periods, and perhaps play sports better. With Vision Therapy, he not only achieved these tasks above, but he himself has also admitted that he can do these things. All throughout the therapy sessions, he didn't realize its benefit until it was time to have the opportunity to tell his story. When asked about three things he feels he has improved on, he said "I can read small print, I can read better, and I spar better! (in his kickboxing class)". I am grateful that Vision Therapy has given him more confidence in himself. Thank you Dr. Kim!
- MY
My 10 year old daughter had complained for years about how she disliked sports, was too tired to read and about how difficult her school work was becoming. All of this seemed normal and certainly nothing to seek medical attention over. Only when we did the specialized vision testing and therapy did we see the change. In months my daughter completed a years worth of math and is a reading machine. She has more confidence with sports and tells me her "eyes work better". It has been a transformative process and I highly recommend Vision Therapy for every individual. You never know what they will find. It's your vision for goodness sake!
- SC
My son improved from a kindergarten reading level to a 2nd grade reading level in about 7 months time. His self-esteem improved as well and for the first time he read aloud in class. We truly couldn't be happier.
- DL
Great optometry office. Dr. Fisher is wonderful and very sweet. It was my first visit with her but I have seen the other Doctors there as well. The office staff was very helpful as always in picking out new frames. I needed new prescription sunglasses and I was able to find some really cute ones. Great selection and easy process.